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Canon SX170 IS vs Nikon L24

Portability
88
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX170 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L24 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29

Canon SX170 IS vs Nikon L24 Key Specs

Canon SX170 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-448mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 251g - 108 x 71 x 44mm
  • Revealed August 2013
  • Old Model is Canon SX160 IS
Nikon L24
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-134mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 182g - 98 x 61 x 28mm
  • Introduced February 2011
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Canon SX170 IS vs Nikon L24 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Canon SX170 IS versus Nikon L24, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the SX170 IS (16MP) and the L24 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX170 IS was released 2 years after the L24 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SX170 IS grades versus the L24 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX170 IS over the Nikon L24

 SX170 IS L24 
IntroducedAugust 2013February 2011Newer by 31 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon L24 over the Canon SX170 IS

 L24 SX170 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX170 IS and Nikon L24

 SX170 IS L24 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Canon SX170 IS vs Nikon L24 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX170 IS has external dimensions of 108mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Nikon L24 has proportions of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX170 IS versus Nikon L24 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the SX170 IS against the L24.

Canon SX170 IS vs Nikon L24 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX170 IS and L24 is 88 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX170 IS vs Nikon L24 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX170 IS vs Nikon L24 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing technical specs. The image below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX170 IS and L24.

As you have seen, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Canon SX170 IS to offer you more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern SX170 IS should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX170 IS vs Nikon L24 sensor size comparison

Canon SX170 IS vs Nikon L24 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX170 IS vs Nikon L24 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Portrait photography info
Nikon L24 Portrait photography info
43
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
33
good resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Street photography highlights
Nikon L24 Street photography highlights
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (251g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Sports photography information
Nikon L24 Sports photography information
48
amazing zoom range (28-448mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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good resolution (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX170 IS
Travel photography with Nikon L24
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lighter than competition (251g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
long zoom (448mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Landscape photography information
Nikon L24 Landscape photography information
49
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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good sized screen (3")
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Vlogging advice
Nikon L24 Vlogging advice
31
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (251 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
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comes with face detect focusing
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
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Canon SX170 IS vs Nikon L24 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX170 IS and Nikon L24
 Canon PowerShot SX170 ISNikon Coolpix L24
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Nikon Coolpix L24
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-08-22 2011-02-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-448mm (16.0x) 37-134mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT Color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 7.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 251 gr (0.55 lbs) 182 gr (0.40 lbs)
Physical dimensions 108 x 71 x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 images 220 images
Battery format Battery Pack AA
Battery model NB-6LH 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $0 $119